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Middleport: Robert J. “Bob” Shafer Sr. age 81, passed away February 27, 2022. He was born January 12, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Carl and Florene (Hatt) Shafer.
Bob owned and operated Shafer’s Farm in Middleport. He was an honorary member of the Middleport Fire Department. Bob enjoyed going camping, fishing, watching NASCAR, and the Buffalo Bills. He was always known for a good laugh and his “dad jokes” being not funny at all.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Wilbur Shafer, Jane Mosher, and nephew, Mason Shafer.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Anita Shafer, children, Robert J. (Mae) Shafer Jr., Bonnie Shafer, Jackie (John) Woolbright, grandchildren, Matthew Woolbright, Kaytlin Woolbright, Lisa Shafer, great-grandson, John Karr, stepchildren, Karen (Bruce) Rutherford, Janice (William) Whetstone, Julie (late Lou) Santos, Sandee (Donald) Lepkoske, several more step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home 38 State St. Middleport, NY 14105 on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 3:00-6:00pm. A private graveside service will be held at Hartland Central Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be made to the Middleport Fire Department.
To share a special memory of Bob, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfunerahomes.com.

Robert married MAHNKE, Wendy about 1980 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. Wendy was born on 29 Aug 1939 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Jan 1999 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married HATT, Florene Frances on 24 Nov 1932 in Clinton St Methodist Church, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Florene (daughter of HATT, Wilbur and JONES, Flora) was born on 18 Feb 1906 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died in Apr 1983 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; was buried in Hartland Cemetery, Gasport, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born in log cabin on what is now Lafayette Avenue in the city of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. He was a dairy farmer for 4 decades on Witmer Road and was school trustee, Town welfare officer and helped build the old gorge scenic railroad. He was one of the first wholesale dairy farmers to supply milk to the City of Niagara Falls.

Niagara Gazette

JACOB SHAFER DIES
Retired Farmer Was Lifelong Town of Niagara Resident.
Jacob W. Shafer, 81-year-old retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Town of Niagara, died this morning in the family homestead in the Witmer road, where he had resided for the last 54 years. Born in the Town of Niagara on Nov. 4, 1860, Mr. Shafer attended the old Cleveland avenue school at Suspension Bridge and graduated from the Northwestern Business college at Mapleville, Ill., in 1881. He was married on April 3, 1888, to Kathleen Laur, who died five years ago. He is survived by four sons and a daughter, William J., Roy W., Lawrence R. and J. Carl Shafer, and a daughter, Mrs, Arthur Wittcopp, all of Niagara Falls, and a sister, Mrs. R. J. Brandt, of Lockport. The funeral will be held from the Redanz funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, with services at the Zion Lutheran church at 2 p.m., Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery.

Jacob married LAUR, Katharine on 3 Apr 1888 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Katharine (daughter of LAUR, Vitus and RUSS, Catharina) was born in Jul 1869 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 May 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette

SHAFER-At her home, May 18, 1936, Katherine Shafer, age 66, wife of Jacob W.; mother of William, Roy, Lawrence, Carl, Mrs. Mildred Wittcopp, all of this city; sister of Andrew, John, Henry and Chris Laur and Mrs. William Mess of this city. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Funeral from the home on Saunders Settlement Road, Wednesday at 3 and 3:30 from Zion Lutheran church, MI avenue and Tenth street. Rev. Arthur Schmoyer officiating. Interment In Riverdale cemetery. Deceased was a member of Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran church and Ladies Rural Club.

Wilbur + JONES, Flora. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]